Archives for May 2012

“In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus I’ve been all over the place this month – a few days in Denver, then NYC, followed by a 3-day retreat in DC – and was preaching the wonders of Medifast left and right. I saw people […]

Thinking of your outdoor space as an extra room in your home is a great concept, isn’t it? It really makes you re-imagine your space and what you can do with it. That’s exactly what Lowe’s was hoping for with their Spring Designer Challenge, where a group of designers were challenged to create the ultimate […]

LATINOS IN SOCIAL MEDIA (LATISM) SALUTES MARIANA PEREZ AS ONE OF TOP LATINA BLOGGERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY As part of the recognition, Mariana will attend first-ever retreat in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC (May 17, 2012) – Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) has recognized Mariana Perez as one of the 2012 Top Latina Bloggers in […]

I had heard about Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) a long time ago and while I understood the program’s purpose was to help children, I honestly had no idea just how much they do for families all over the world until McDonald’s invited me to visit my local RMHC to see how it works. It’s […]

Maya, my 7-year-old, just started swimming lessons last weekend. Her first session went even better than I expected. The progress she made in that short 45-minute class was impressive! She went from holding her nose at the beginning of the lesson, to blowing bubbles for a while, and then keeping her head under water for […]

Maya: “Mom, can we Skype?” Me: “With who?” Maya: “I dunno… who’s on?” That’s a typical conversation at my house. My daughters are kind of obsessed with Skype, and so am I! It’s the best way to keep in touch with family and friends far away. Video chat is my favorite feature of course, enabling […]